Sub-sectors: Production horticulture, ornamental / amenity horticulture, nurseries, landscape architecture, groundsmanship / greenkeeping,
Occupations: Grower, horticulturalist, market gardener, nursery assistant, nurseryman, horticultural foreman, horticultural technician, nursery stock production specialist, garden designer, gardener, landscape gardener, landscaper, greenkeeper, groundsman, groundsperson, ground manager, labourer, mushroom picker, nursery manager, horticultural scientist, taxonomist, landscape scientist, plant breeder, geneticist, propagation scientist, production manager, garden centre manager, garden historian.
The horticultural industries span many disciplines, from the production of plants for planting, to the production of fruit, salads, and vegetables. An important sector of this industry is the management of gardens and designed landscapes. The horticulturists who work in …
This City & Guilds qualification will provide you with practical experience and knowledge about the Landscaping/Horticulture industry. It will provide you with an understanding of a range of practices and a set of skills required to succeed in the landscaping …
Gain hands-on expertise in horticulture with our Level 2 Diploma at Merrist Wood College. Designed for aspiring horticulturists, this comprehensive horticulture course equips you with practical skills essential for success in the industry. Delve into plant propagation, soil management, and …
This course is a part-time work-based apprenticeship for learners who want to gain hands-on practical skills whilst employed in a work-based industry. Work is generally outside throughout the year, so apprentices frequently work outside in all weathers. Often, people new …
This course is a part-time work-based apprenticeship for learners who want to gain hands-on practical skills whilst employed in a work-based industry. Work is generally outside throughout the year, so apprentices frequently work outside in all weathers. Often, people new …
This T-level is a two-year programme and involves a blend of classroom lessons, practical instruction and significant work placements with employers to give you valuable experience in your chosen field. T-levels are new courses that follow GCSEs and are equivalent …
This hands-on, practical course is designed to give you a strong foundation for progression into further education or employment in the land-based and environmental sectors. Whether you’re looking to build a career in countryside management, horticulture, or conservation, this course …
Combining a mixture of theory and practical, this is a very hands-on qualification ideally suited to someone who is new to the subject and wishes to investigate a career in horticulture or related subjects and perhaps study further. No previous …
Horticulture is a local, national and global industry that needs more people and this course is an ideal entry point for school leavers. It is designed to build on your natural enthusiasm and give you a broad understanding of the …
This two year course is equivalent to 2 A Levels and is an ideal qualification for school leavers and mature students to learn horticulture at a higher level. It enables those who already have some experience to develop expertise in …
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